Recent Updates

Blocked into her East York driveway dozens of times, woman says she's tired of city inaction

Local councillor agrees no parking sign could be misleading

Michael Smee, CBC News | September 20, 2021

An East York woman says her driveway is often blocked in by parked cars because of a misleading no parking sign — which the city has been slow to fix.

Toronto school boards and schools can gradually return extra-curricular activities with updated guidance from Toronto Public Health

September 20, 2021

On September 8, Toronto Public Health (TPH) recommended that schools and school boards gradually return extra-curricular activities, field trips and high contact sports with mixed cohorts for the start of the school year when school routines are established.

Registration opening soon for City of Toronto fall recreation programming

Today, Mayor John Tory announced that registration for City of Toronto fall recreation programs opens on September 25 and 28. This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for the City of Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020. The City is Toronto’s largest provider of recreation programs for people of all ages, skill levels and interests.

City of Toronto supporting vaccination certificates with educational approach

On September 14, the Ontario government released regulations and guidance for businesses and organizations in implementing proof of vaccination requirements for their customers, effective September 22. Businesses and organizations will be responsible for ensuring they meet the provincial requirements for proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

City of Toronto and partners announce expansion of screen industry workforce development training programs for diverse youth

Today, Mayor John Tory and program partners announced the expansion of screen industry education and training programs for under-represented communities, targeting participants who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour. These programs aim to increase and diversify the industry’s workforce, to respond to expanding infrastructure needs and market demand for global storytelling.

City of Toronto continuing to take action to reduce speeding and improve road safety as students return to school

The City of Toronto continues to take action through its Vision Zero Road Safety Plan to protect the safety and wellbeing of all students heading back to school this week.

Data shows unvaccinated residents seven times more likely to become infected with COVID-19, City of Toronto sees increase in doses administered following Province's proof of vaccination announcement

While the rate of COVID-19 cases is low in the Toronto, it is growing. New case data shows more infections are now being reported among younger adults and unvaccinated individuals, who are seven times more likely to become infected with COVID-19. The new data was released today when Mayor John Tory and Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa provided an update on the City of Toronto’s vaccination progress. Toronto Public Health also reported an increase in vaccinations since the Province of Ontario announced a proof of vaccination system.

City of Toronto encourages residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at Community Environment Days

The City of Toronto will be holding Community Environment Days at the City’s seven Drop-Off Depots on Sundays throughout September and October. The events begin September 12 and will run until October 31, 2021.

City of Toronto working with partners to roll out TTC bus vaccine clinics

Today, Mayor John Tory announced the City of Toronto and Toronto Public Health (TPH) have partnered with the TTC and Toronto Paramedic Services to further increase COVID-19 vaccination rates across the city with TTC bus vaccine clinics.

Toronto Public Health expands programs to support a safe return to school

In-person learning is essential for the mental and physical wellbeing of children and their families, and Toronto Public Health (TPH) is supporting all Toronto school boards and the Government of Ontario in this transition with the recommended public health measures and protective layers in place.